The Boston Red Sox will interview former major leaguer catcher Brad Ausmus and former major league third baseman Tim Wallach for their managerial vacancy next week, the Boston Globe reports.

Ausmus, currently a special assistant to San Diego Padres general manager Josh Byrnes, recently declined when given the opportunity to interview for the Houston Astros’ managerial job. The Astros eventually hired Washington Nationals third base coach Bo Porter.

The chance to manage the Red Sox, however, apparently has more appeal for Ausmus.

"That's one job that would get me off my couch early," he said, according to The Boston Globe.

The team’s first choice reportedly remains Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell, who is under contract through the 2013 season. In order to pry Farrell away from the Blue Jays, the Red Sox would have to work out a compensation deal.

Bobby Valentine was fired after one season as manager after the Red Sox finished in last place in the AL East with a 69-93 record.